NFL: Colts wrap up division

Sunday

Nov 29, 2009 at 9:06 PM

HOUSTON -- Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns and the Colts rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit Sunday for a 35-27 win to clinch the AFC South.

It was their 20th straight regular-season victory. Indianapolis (11-0) is one win shy of the New England Patriots' NFL-record 21-game run from 2006-08. The Colts can tie the record if they beat Tennessee at home next weekend.

Titans 20, Cardinals 17

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Vince Young hit a leaping Kenny Britt for a 10-yard touchdown as time expired, and the Titans rallied for their fifth straight victory. Young won his ninth straight start and improved to 23-11 in his career by driving the Titans 99 yards in the final 2:37. He converted three fourth downs on the drive, two to Britt. He threw for a career-high 387 yards in outdueling Matt Leinart in their first meeting as professionals.

Chargers 43, Chiefs 14

SAN DIEGO -- The Chargers turned four turnovers into touchdowns, including a 40-yard fumble return for a score by safety Paul Oliver, and ran their winning streak to six games.

Vikings 36, Bears 10

MINNEAPOLIS -- Brett Favre passed for a season-high 392 yards and three touchdowns, and the Vikings intercepted Jay Cutler twice.

PHILADELPHIA -- David Akers kicked a 32-yard field goal with 1:48 remaining and the Eagles rallied. A week ago, Donovan McNabb led the Eagles (7-4) to a late touchdown in a 24-20 win at Chicago. It was the first time Philadelphia came from behind in the final quarter and won since a 33-25 victory at Washington on Nov. 11, 2007.

Bills 31, Dolphins 14

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- A 56-yard field goal by Rian Lindell and a 51-yard touchdown catch by Terrell Owens in the final minutes propelled the Bills, who scored 24 points in the fourth quarter. The win was the first for interim coach Perry Fewell, who replaced the fired Dick Jauron two games ago.

Jets 17, Panthers 6

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Darrelle Revis got the Jets' defense in the end zone for the first time this season. Revis returned one of the Jets' four interceptions 67 yards for a touchdown and New York overcame an injury scare to quarterback Mark Sanchez.

Seahawks 27, Rams 17

ST. LOUIS -- Justin Forsett set career highs with 130 yards and two touchdowns and the go-ahead score came on the Seahawks' third defensive touchdown of the season. Seattle (4-7) had been 0-5 on the road but ended the drought against the Rams (1-10).who have lost 11 in a row at home.

Olindo Mare added field goals of 29 and 38 yards, tying the franchise record of 16 straight shared by Josh Brown, now with the Rams. The Seahawks had been outscored 161-73 during an 0-5 road start, and kept the Rams down by intercepting Kyle Boller twice and sacking him four times.

The announced attendance of 47,475 was the Rams' worst in 15 seasons in St. Louis.

Steven Jackson was the lone bright spot for the Rams with 89 yards rushing on 23 carries and a late score after missing three days of practice due to back spasms. He fell short of a fifth straight 100-yard game.

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